Prepare for an extremely busy Memorial Day weekend, travelers. According to the latest data from travel tracker Hopper, this year's peak travel weekend will be chaotic. According to AAA, this will be the "third busiest Memorial Day weekend" in more than two decades.
Monday was the busiest travel day since before the pandemic, and we're expecting even greater demand heading into the weekend.
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The majority of individuals will go by plane. Airports in the United States are likely to be congested between Thursday and Monday. The much-anticipated summer travel season begins this Memorial Day weekend, and airports throughout the country are already experiencing an increase in traffic. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is prepared for a large surge of travelers, with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens estimating over 2 million passengers this weekend.
According to United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby, this Memorial Day will be the busiest in almost a decade. He also highlighted worries about air traffic management issues, which he sees as the industry's top priority as the summer season approaches.